Moody’s action on Lank Bank poses risk to food security, AgriSA warns
Moody’s downgraded the Land Bank as a result of ongoing delays in the implementation of the financial institution’s restructuring plan and related liability and equity solutions.
However, Agri SA says Moody’s action on Eskom was warranted, owing to the combination of the utilities’ unsustainable capital structure and continuing financial needs.
Agri SA says both actions further reinforce the need for government to speedily and effectively implement measures that will see the challenges at SOEs being resolved.
MEDIA RELEASE: Agri SA notes with concern Moody’s downgrade to the Land Bank and Eskom
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— Agri SA (@AgriSA1904) November 27, 2020
The effective and swift implementation of policies and plans to turn around both the Land Bank and Eskom, however, remains a big concern to rating agencies.
Fitch and Moody’s downgrade South Africa’s sovereign credit rating into further junk status:
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-Reporting by Khanyisile Manyoni
Source: SABC News (sabcnews.com)